Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 493 Development Foundation

Although Bai Ling and Lao Luo did not explain to Ximen Lang in detail just how strict the internal supervision could be.

But their professionalism is beyond question.

Therefore, they didn't ask them in detail how they planned to conduct internal supervision; they simply gave a very certain answer.

"I don't get involved in things that are within my expertise; I trust you to handle things."

Ximen Lang then stopped asking questions and instead told Bai Ling and Lao Luo the truth from a very objective perspective.

"Of course, on the other hand, while money can indeed be tempting and easily make people act impulsively and do irrational things, at least in the initial stages, we don't need to worry too much about this aspect."

"It's not just because the general awareness here is relatively high, but also because, even if so much money were to end up in his own pocket without a trace, he absolutely wouldn't be able to spend it!"

"It's just like the millions lying in my savings account. It looks like a lot, but in reality, apart from the numbers looking good, it's completely useless! Let alone millions, even if you gave me a few hundred dollars, I would have a hard time spending it in a short period of time!"

"Me? Me, the mighty Brother Lang! I'm already this high-profile, I wish I could eat at Quanjude and Fengzeyuan every day, and I still can't afford to spend that much. You can't even imagine how high-profile they are! Dare to be high-profile? I'd arrest them in a heartbeat!"

"As for running away with the money, that's utter nonsense! Let's not even talk about whether he has the ability or the capability to escape in our environment. Even if he did escape, so what? Thanks to the current exchange rate of the RMB, which is practically worthless, even if he took it out, it would be completely useless!"

"Therefore, I say that at least in the early stages, before the RMB has become strong in the international community, there is no need to worry too much about corruption. How to implement the disclosure system at that time is something we need to pay more attention to and think of more solutions for."

It's no exaggeration to say that Ximen Lang's so-called "no need to worry" turned out to be such a way of saying "no need to worry."

The reason there's not much to worry about is because the money simply can't be spent and the RMB has a negligible exchange rate.

In comparison, personal integrity is not so important.

Bai Ling and Lao Luo almost lost their composure.

Even with Lao Luo's thick skin, he couldn't stop feeling the heat rising within him.

Unfortunately, what Ximen Lang said was the truth.

Even so, Ximen Lang put it very tactfully.

Because the actual situation is clearly much worse than that!
Let's not talk about anything far away, just talk about that bunch of scumbags led by the Americans.

Because the development of Sijiu City World is really not good, and because they just hit each of them hard on the back of the head with a brick, they don't care about your RMB at all!

Even if you don't talk about them, what can the Russians, who are affectionately called Big Brother by the world of Beijing, do?
They also don't seem to care much about the RMB!

If we can get resources, we definitely won't want this stuff!
Both the world's two poles hold this attitude towards the RMB, so the RMB's predicament is self-evident.

Unexpectedly, this thing that they had always regarded as a disgrace actually had such an effect. It would be a miracle if they didn't have mixed feelings.

But this is still a good thing, even if he doesn't quite meet Lao Luo and Bai Ling's expectations.

So, although Lao Luo and Bai Ling still felt uneasy and their faces flushed with embarrassment, they ultimately accepted Ximen Lang's explanation.

He left with the phrase, "Even if you lose, you won't lose face."

"Hmph~ We'll stand strong one day! We'll make everyone look at us with new eyes, blind them with our arrogance, and make them look down on us!"

Then, he talked with Simon about which department this Project Hope should be affiliated with and how to implement the publicized plan.

As for this, Ximen Lang was able to learn from the complete procedures that were available in later generations.

Without the slightest hesitation, Simon Lang immediately said, "For a public welfare undertaking like this that relies entirely on public credibility, it's obvious that it's inappropriate and unsuitable to affiliate it to any particular department. Either it would be too powerful, leading to bloated departments, or it would be too official and difficult to manage."

"Instead of that, it would be better to set up a separate development foundation to be specifically responsible for these matters. In the early stages, you and Bai Ling can handle both. Later, once the foundation has established itself in Beijing and gained widespread public recognition, you can then decide who should be in charge based on the situation."

The reason why Ximen Lang chose Lao Luo and Bai Ling, instead of directly handing them over to the group as in later generations, is because...

Aside from the fact that there weren't many problems in the early stages, and that the two of them were indeed deeply trusted by Ximen Lang, so there wouldn't be any issues.

Another very important reason is that he wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to push Bai Ling up further.

After all, the importance of this foundation is evident; its level must be quite high!

And what about Bai Ling?

It's still just a subsidiary factory.

Although a deputy factory worker of this age is already quite remarkable.

But that depends on whose wife she is!

As the wife of a dignified young master, this level is naturally a bit low.

It has to be a legitimate one, otherwise how will he brag to people later?!

With the foundation's support, success is practically guaranteed!
He poured tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars into it.
Therefore, rather than letting someone else benefit, it's better to let my own wife benefit!

Thinking this way, Ximen Lang discussed it with Lao Luo.

"Old Luo, how about this? You'll undoubtedly be the secretary and chairman of the board of directors of this foundation, taking charge of everything! Bai Ling, although she's relatively inexperienced, has the ability to back it up. Let her be the deputy secretary and deputy chairman, just to make do."

Good heavens, he just casually mentions being the deputy secretary and vice chairman, and you call that so-so?

His naiveté was so obvious that he practically wore his thoughts on his sleeve, leaving Lao Luo speechless.

This naturally left Bai Ling, who was caught off guard, feeling extremely embarrassed.

He was about to have a serious talk with Ximen Lang and tell him clearly that he was not that kind of person at all.

Seeing that Bai Ling was so insensible, despite all the effort and resources he had put in, she still managed to mess things up.

He decisively rebuked her.

"Shut up! What right do you, a woman, have to interrupt when a man is talking? Get out of the way!"

What a powerful statement! It immediately silenced all of Bai Ling's words.

Without bothering with any formalities with Lao Luo, Ximen Lang directly and frankly stated his position.

"Old Luo, the 180 million I just told you about is just the first batch of funding. After all, you know me, I'm not short of money at all! So I plan to invest a portion every year thereafter, with the amount no less than 200 million! I've supported you to this extent, you..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lao Luo immediately grasped Ximen Lang's hand.

He hurriedly agreed, fearing that Ximen Lang might regret it.

"make a deal!"

(End of this chapter)